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Re: Leupold vs. Nikon
« Reply #30 on: July 22, 2010, 08:36:02 AM »
This is almost as fun as asking Ford or Chevy.
BTW...Ford!!  :rolleyes:

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Re: Leupold vs. Nikon
« Reply #31 on: July 22, 2010, 09:50:20 AM »
This is almost as fun as asking Ford or Chevy.
BTW...Ford!!  :rolleyes:
Ford all the way!  :brew:
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Re: Leupold vs. Nikon
« Reply #32 on: July 22, 2010, 08:54:02 PM »
just my  :twocents: but about 9 years ago finally saved up enough $ to buy a decent 22-250.  I bought a winchester "coyote" model with a laminated stock and a bull bbl.  Wanted to get a leupie on it as that was what i bought for my 7mm mag and loved the combo.  side by side comparisons and the nikon 6.5X20 was so much clearer and light gathering capable that i had to buy it.  almost broke my heart as i considered myself a leupie man but it didn't compare to the nikon.  I almost feel guilty every time i shoot it as i would love to have a leupie on it but there was no comparison when i bought it.  at that time i spent more $ on the scope than i did the rifle and performance wise have not been dissapointed.  have not compared the two since but when i do buy another rifle will definately look at all options again.....would rather buy on performance than a brand name
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Re: Leupold vs. Nikon
« Reply #33 on: July 26, 2010, 11:31:48 AM »
Leupold's product service support has been second to none.  I have sent in scopes and rangefinders and have been nothing but impressed with the service and support.  And free with the right product such as gold ring.
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Re: Leupold vs. Nikon
« Reply #34 on: July 28, 2010, 07:27:48 AM »
have not compared the two since but when i do buy another rifle will definately look at all options again.....would rather buy on performance than a brand name

if i had to choose one of the two, it would be the family's 4th nikon with zero problems and multiple dead animals.

there are other brands in that price range though......brands that i would probaby choose over nikon or leupy.
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Re: Leupold vs. Nikon
« Reply #35 on: July 30, 2010, 03:51:02 PM »
Leupold cause if you have a problem they take care of it immediately.  I understand Nikon takes alot of phone calls and over a year to get results on the guarantee.  That was from Dave's Sportshop who will not carry Nikon because of that reason even though the product itself is good.  We got a replacement on a Leupold Binos quickly and I need my Nikons fixed and now I'm nervous about it.  Need every pair for hunting season this year cause we have up to 6 going.

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Re: Leupold vs. Nikon
« Reply #36 on: July 30, 2010, 09:04:14 PM »
I've never had Nikon take that long??? Typically it takes 3 weeks if not shorter.  I've never had a Nikon repair take longer than a month.  That include sport optics and my photo equiptment.

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Re: Leupold vs. Nikon
« Reply #37 on: August 03, 2010, 11:05:13 AM »
For some reason, I have a problem with eye relief with Nikon. I happen to think that Leupold makes a better product, except the spotters, so all my rifles have Leupold scopes.
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Re: Leupold vs. Nikon
« Reply #38 on: August 04, 2010, 01:26:13 AM »
its kinda funny. you guys are arguing about which company can fix a broken pruduct faster when over here.....products just dont break. lol.

ofcourse there is the once in a blue moon 35 year old zeiss that gets adjusted past its limits or a loose eyecup on a pair of binos but in general, really amazing product.
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Re: Leupold vs. Nikon
« Reply #39 on: August 06, 2010, 10:01:40 AM »
ive always had leupold so its all i know, but i have no complaints what so ever.

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Re: Leupold vs. Nikon
« Reply #40 on: August 11, 2010, 01:33:12 PM »
 :)Rasbo has it right.
My experience is when out hunting, EVERYTIME a guy says "this scope is just as good as a leupold" we look thru each others scopes and EVERYTIME the Leupold is superior.
Bottom line is: Nikon does not support our hobby 100% like Leupold does!!!
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Re: Leupold vs. Nikon
« Reply #41 on: August 11, 2010, 03:57:38 PM »
Leupold for rifle scopes and binocs. Nikon for spotting scopes.

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Re: Leupold vs. Nikon
« Reply #42 on: August 11, 2010, 11:01:44 PM »
Well looks like Leupold took the majority by a landslide with Nikon coming in at a distant second.  Somewhat surprised that Burris actually received 4% of the votes :o?  Never been a HUGH fan of there optics :twocents:.  Thanks everyone for voting, It was fun to see what everyone preferred. 

Who voted for Others??  What scopes did you guys have in mind? :dunno:

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Re: Leupold vs. Nikon
« Reply #43 on: August 12, 2010, 05:26:32 AM »
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What scopes did you guys have in mind?

I have several Bushnell Elites.

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Re: Leupold vs. Nikon
« Reply #44 on: August 12, 2010, 05:30:29 AM »
leupolds will not ever support the left wing nikon company NEVER

 


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